• A dry throat can cause discomfort when swallowing. It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids.
• Fried foods make you feel heavy.
• Fruits with citric acid cause acid reflux, which irritates the throat and causes coughing.
• When the food goes down the windpipe instead of the esophagus your air-vessel will try to force it out through coughing.
• Difficult or painful swallowing, known medically as dysphagia, may cause coughing during and after a meal. Dysphagia can occur with a wide range of disorders, including stroke, neck surgery, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, neck tumors, and diabetic nerve damage.
• Coughing can be a symptom of food allergy.